You're Dethpicable!!!
Depict a Loony Tunes character in the throes of an unfortunate slapstick moment.

About this creation

The link to my equally deranged and awesome opponent Stu is HERE
The link to the MocOlympics is HERE

What do Looney Tunes mean to me? Childhood innocence? Carefree youth? Fleeting nostalgia for a gentler time? ABSOLUTELY NOT! The antics of all the loveable characters were the introduction into truly twisted humor. And, I thank the creators for that wonderfully ultra-violent baptism. I grew up with Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck (my personal favorite), and of course the Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote. The nostalgia I feel for these cartoons is for a time when animation was horrifically violent and parents knew it as did the children watching it. (Please note that they were watching it together.) There was no doubt that when you take a shotgun blast to the face, your “bill” won’t spin freely around your head. It was a given, and the animators ascended the throne of ridiculousness to show that violence can be unbelievably funny and preposterous. And, more to the point, they knew that we knew. They continued to produce the “no holds barred” violent slapstick comedy that has become the simile when referring to crazy violence. Case in point, I had a neighbor that told me that his wife would get drunkenly violent and hit him over the head with a cast iron skillet. My reaction wasn’t a show of care and sympathy; it was to laugh hysterically. I know, not very appropriate, but really funny nonetheless. Thank you Looney Tunes!

Looney Tunes elevated slapstick humor to a true Art form by not just showing ludicrous violence but adding the “insult to injury”. The “prestige” of the cartoon world. No cartoon displayed this better than the Roadrunner and Coyote. The insipidly “genius” plots to get the Roadrunner not only failed miserably but also set in motion a string of progressively worsening acts of atrocity on the Coyote. Brutally entertaining and hilarious. Not only do the rocket skates malfunction, sending the Coyote headlong to impale himself into the overhanging cliff above, but it just happens to be where he has stored all of his explosives from prior attempts to capture the Roadrunner who is now, unfortunately, perched on the detonator. All that’s left to do is hold up a sign that sums up everything and await the obligatory BOOM!

Watch for falling anvils and enjoy.

Have brain, will travel. Through rock! Well, mostly anyways.

MEE BEEP!

Says it all.

BOOM!

More BOOM!!!

Who thinks this stuff up? Geniuses!

Pfffffft.

Watch for falling anvils.

What? Did you think I was joking? What are you, some sort of Ultra-maroon?

THE classic detonator. Please note that there’s nothing holding the Roadrunner up other than MAD SKILLZ. Okay more balance than anything and an uncontrollable urge to not breathe.

Mmmm, deserty goodness.

Da structure. Breakin’ out the Duplo. Oh yeah! In it to win it!

And, the parting shot. That’s all folks!

Fourth wall: First off, again, I want to thank the judges for a truly awesome category. I don’t think there is a more universally appealing and boundlessly enjoyable subject as Looney Tunes. The research alone brought a smile to my face. So, thank you for that aspect. In addition, this was wonderfully challenging. Creating something so iconic and making it recognizable in Lego was difficult on its own. Recreating a snapshot of THE slapstick moment was nearly impossible. Looney Tunes exists contextually, so without the buildup, it’s just a cute character getting blown to smithereens. (Although, that does have its merits.) I decided to show a conglomeration of scenes with no particular reference to pull directly from. It instead relies on the viewer to read the story in the single shot. The rocket skates impale the Coyote helplessly in the outcrop, the realization of the poor choice of where to place the explosives yields a hopeless sign and expression, the Roadrunner ironically perches on the plunger, the rest is inevitable. Enjoyably inevitable. And it’s that moment just before that is the pure satisfaction we all know and love. That is the moment when slapstick transcends barbarism and becomes genius. As for the anvils, well, they’re just superfluously fun and equally silly. BTW the sign is OSHA approved. ;)

Secondly, I want to thank Stu for being a sounding board in these MocOlympics up until this last round. It killed me not being able to run my ideas past you seeing that we are of like minds, equal distemper, and similarly sick humor. I sincerely wish you the best of luck and will be more than happy with either outcome. Either way, the first round is still on me. Cheers Mate!

And lastly, I want to thank the other competitors and all of the supporters of these MocOlympics. Fantastic builds, excellent competition, and outstanding input. Cheers to all!

Quoting Isaiah Marc
This is an all time classic creation and cartoon, totally unique! This would make a hit series if you did other cartons, maybe...
- Bugs Bunny
- Tasmanian devil
- and other looney tunes characters!

Thank you Isaiah! I wouldn't mind doing more cartoons from my childhood, this one sort of wiped me out though. All the Looney Tunes are ripe with imagery worthy of a moc. A definite possibility for future builds.

HA! I have to be honest, I saw this guy climbing and kept my eye on it after it hit 90. Didn't think it would do it. Best of all, YOU topped it into 100. Thank you Alex! And thanks to everyone that liked this, I'm honored, proud and humbled. Just too cool!

Thank you Tommie! I understand that you live in the Netherlands, I think in France the cartoon was called Mip-Mip or Beep-Beep, it might be the same in your area. It basically followed the antics of the Coyote's crazy schemes to capture the Roadrunner. They always ended poorly for him and the Roadrunner always got away. The schemes were fairly violent and always funny, but he kept at it. The cartoon was along the same lines as Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. You should check them all out. You'll have a laugh! Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the show!

Thank you David! The Roadrunner was a royal pain. He has two non-connections (the top of his head and where his neck sits in his body) AND he is balanced on the detonator. I have no clue as to how he stayed perched there for the entire photo shoot. It was one of those don't breathe moments. ;)

Quoting --R.K. Blast--
Oh how wonderful! haha. Brilliantly done. I can't find a single flaw with it and to the same extent, nothing in particular to pick out as being better than the rest. Each element is as brilliantly done as the rest. Great work.
--Blast--

Thank you Blast! Such a perfect complement for it is my ultimate goal to make everything of the best quality I can so that nothing in particular stands out from the rest. To say it's ALL good is wonderful, to say it's ALL brilliant is the best. Thank you very much!

Oh how wonderful! haha. Brilliantly done. I can't find a single flaw with it and to the same extent, nothing in particular to pick out as being better than the rest. Each element is as brilliantly done as the rest. Great work.
--Blast--

Quoting Hans Dendauw NPD
Ever seen or heard something so profoundly hilarious that you find yourself unable to laugh? Yeah, this is kinda like that. Have genius, will travel.~H

I was hoping someone would get that one. Wile E. Coyote's calling card referencing that awesome Western popped up a couple of times, I was afraid it was too obscure to include. I see it wasn't. ;) Thank you very much Hans!

Quoting Tom Remy
Matt, this is just perfect! When I saw the category i imeediately thought "beep-beep"! (which is how the roadrunner is called in France...) and you did it! And it's a truly deserved win, although I love Stu's style and characters too! Congrats and good luck in the final! Nick and Matt in a circus, I just can't wait...

It'll be pandemonium! XD Thank you Tom! Nick is truly one of THE best builders I have ever run across. I'm honored to compete against him. It should be a great match up just as it was with Stu.

Matt, this is just perfect! When I saw the category i imeediately thought "beep-beep"! (which is how the roadrunner is called in France...) and you did it! And it's a truly deserved win, although I love Stu's style and characters too! Congrats and good luck in the final! Nick and Matt in a circus, I just can't wait...

Quoting Topsy Creatori (StoveTopCreator!)
Matt, I had been temporarily away from and only sporadically viewing the pages when I returned to find that several judges had already begun voting on the entries. I really feel uneasy about commenting after judges have begun voting and if I do, I try to be careful with my words as I do not have the gift of the word as you do. This round’s categories offered all 4 of you super themes in which to build. I liked both yours and Stu’s take on the category, but your attention to the extra details such as the explosives and the strata layers in the plateau tipped your build towards favoring you with the win in my eyes and now, more importantly in the judges! Cheers and congrats on your advancement! :)

Thank you Topsy! I've always valued your input and humor, I think you to be a fine wordsmith. I understand about commenting during judging though, kind of a "tread lightly" feel. I absolutely love Stu's characters and I knew that I had to throw everything at him. Hopefully I can do the same with Nick, he is going to be massively tough. Thanks again Topsy, as always, I look forward to your comments! And of course Technic Ted. ;)

Matt, I had been temporarily away from and only sporadically viewing the pages when I returned to find that several judges had already begun voting on the entries. I really feel uneasy about commenting after judges have begun voting and if I do, I try to be careful with my words as I do not have the gift of the word as you do. This round’s categories offered all 4 of you super themes in which to build. I liked both yours and Stu’s take on the category, but your attention to the extra details such as the explosives and the strata layers in the plateau tipped your build towards favoring you with the win in my eyes and now, more importantly in the judges! Cheers and congrats on your advancement! :)

Quoting Mark Kelso
It doesn't get much better than Lego and Looney Tunes, that's for sure. MUCH of my build time, for years now, has been spent with the Golden Series playing in the background - for me, the two have become inseparable. What a fantastic tribute to the classic humor of these iconic characters! Beautiful work, Matt!!

The rumble of Lego and the lisp of Daffy yelling "Duck theathon, FIRE!" are some warm and fuzzy memories forever linked together in my mind as well. Makes you wonder if there's some psychological profile we fit that will be studied by "top men" somewhere in the future. ;) Thank you Mark!

It doesn't get much better than Lego and Looney Tunes, that's for sure. MUCH of my build time, for years now, has been spent with the Golden Series playing in the background - for me, the two have become inseparable. What a fantastic tribute to the classic humor of these iconic characters! Beautiful work, Matt!!

Quoting Tim C
Well, now I know why you spent eight minutes on you SSF build. You were too busy building this masterpiece. This is perfect. Love the shaping of the characters. Instantly recognizable. A lot of inventiveness in the build. The anvils, the falling anvils sign, all the TNT, the rocket skates, all wins. Great work, Matt. Good luck in the M.O.

Thank you Tim! Yeah, I was a wee bit preoccupied. Wait, are you telling me that Chewy doesn't stand a chance? We'll see who's laughing last! XD I knew going up against Stu that I'd have to get as inventive as possible and throw everything at it. I did however have eight minutes to spare. ;)

Quoting Alex Rode
You versus Nick for the final round! Best of luck to both of you; knock it out of the park!

I think we are all still awaiting Annie's vote. She'll get in there soon enough. It's a tough call, but I know that either Nick or Blake is going to be intensely tough. Should be a good show however. Stay tuned! ;)

Quoting cyberfrank 2010
fantasticly funny, lol, I preferred tom and jerry too, more balanced, but, rr, was...a blast! lol, the schemes of the coyote where out of his mind, classic, the signs, explosives, you did everything right, the andvils where a nice touch, incredible!!!

Thank you cyberfrank! Yeah, Tom and Jerry was completely deranged, although Looney Tunes sort of set the stage for them. Pioneers in sheer lunacy! Hopefully I can add to the lunacy that seems to be lacking in the world today. This planet needs a healthy dose of crazy and I'm just the guy to do it! XD

Quoting Starscream Soundwave
Absolutely brilliant Matt. I used to love watching all the Looney Tunes cartoons as a kid, which makes me appreciate this fantastic creation even more. The actual build itself is a masterpiece, and I absolutely love the use of the duplo pieces. Superb stuff, one of the best builds to come out of the MOC Olympics!

Thank you Starscream! The category hit home to me as well. Talk about a healthy chunk of childhood right there! And, of course, the Duplo. Seemed appropriate for the full "fond childhood memories" thing going on here. All that's truly missing is scraped knees and hands from skateboarding and a massive bowl of Cheerios. ;)

Well, now I know why you spent eight minutes on you SSF build. You were too busy building this masterpiece. This is perfect. Love the shaping of the characters. Instantly recognizable. A lot of inventiveness in the build. The anvils, the falling anvils sign, all the TNT, the rocket skates, all wins. Great work, Matt. Good luck in the M.O.

fantasticly funny, lol, I preferred tom and jerry too, more balanced, but, rr, was...a blast! lol, the schemes of the coyote where out of his mind, classic, the signs, explosives, you did everything right, the andvils where a nice touch, incredible!!!

Absolutely brilliant Matt. I used to love watching all the Looney Tunes cartoons as a kid, which makes me appreciate this fantastic creation even more. The actual build itself is a masterpiece, and I absolutely love the use of the duplo pieces. Superb stuff, one of the best builds to come out of the MOC Olympics!

Quoting Mr. Xenomurphy
I'm sorry for the short comment, but I'm a bit in a hurry and buried in work. Matt, for me you came literally out of nowhere only a short time ago and you start to blow me away. You get my vote, but you and Stu were both amazing.

Thank you Thor! Much appreciated. I'm proud that I can even participate let alone compete on this fine stage. It has truly been a daunting and exciting climb. In fact, if you want to give a little time to recoup, say a couple weeks, I'm sure I can accommodate. ;)

I'm sorry for the short comment, but I'm a bit in a hurry and buried in work. Matt, for me you came literally out of nowhere only a short time ago and you start to blow me away. You get my vote, but you and Stu were both amazing.

Quoting Leda Kat =^..^=
Oh man such a great category! Love Roadrunner cartoons so much. Roadrunner's eyes and his tail are expertly done and Wile E, poor Wile E is just perfection. Falling anvil sign?! You actually made a falling anvil sign out of Lego? You're mad! The whole scene here is mint, I love the canyon rock work.

Thank you very much Leda! Yes I did make a falling anvil sign. And yes, I am certifiably insane. =] I got the idea in a post to Thor and it just kinda grew and festered into this. The best part of all was that I didn't have a clue if it would work until I looked at it and couldn't stop laughing. Yahtzee!

Quoting Dave Kaleta
Matt,
You have a truly epic run going in these games, one I don't want to see stop. One of the favorite details of your build for me is the way Coyote's "Yipe" sign is held at a slight angle - those are the kinds of little details that help bring the viewer into the work and help it become so pleasing to the eye. Congratulations on another wonderful build.
~Dave

Thank you Dave! I hoped a keen eye like yours would pick that detail up. It almost seems subconscious to do, but I spent a good amount of time rotating the sign as well as his dangling legs to get the right position. Once I got it and attached him to the outcrop, I changed it all again. It was a subtle detail that I actually had to walk away from several times to come back with a fresh perspective. Thank you for your wonderful input and confidence. I'm honored and humbled.

Agreed. Why was he in Enter the Dragon anyway? Because he can do a bit of Karate? So what. Why then did he become the face of Kung Fu Theater? Why not Chuck? Who knows? He always seemed so intense about it but completely inept. Guess he was the 70s version of Steven Segal. At least Saxon could act. Okay, a bit of a stretch, but still valid. ;) This is not a chawade!

Quoting David FNJ
Pure awesomeness right here! The scene is just like what one would think of when remembering one of these episodes! You even added the ACME detail! Yay! Truly an inspiring piece, congrats on the win!

Thank you David! I'm glad that it hits on a chord of recognition and fond familiarity. The category is open to the "no way, I remember that" kind of feel. And you just never forget Acme. EVER! ;)

Quoting Delatron 3000
Oh mate, I have had a morning to forget - I woke up with a headache, went to the Dentist which is going to cost me and then I checked MOCpages! I have been handed a kicking here Matt, it's superb. The total scene is brilliant and packed with clever details. The sign is excellent construction, but that goes right throughout the build and it just looks 'right'. I can't say i'm happy to be out, but if I had to go out then this is a fair beating to have to leave on. Your builds have been great throughout the contest and i'm convinced that you can go on and win the whole thing now. I can look forward to a few nights off at least. Well, that and a massive sort :( Congratulations brother, win it for VLUG. As for me (and I can't believe no-one got this in so far) a-ba-be-be-b-be-be, that's all folks!

Stu, you were the one man I feared on this side of the brackets. Your humor and connection with the viewer shows a soul that is formidable and fierce. YOU are a true builder that creates from the heart and that is unpredictable and awe inspiring every time. Your characters in this round show that amazing ability. (BTW best title ever!) I knew if I had any chance that I would have to throw everything at you, and believe me when I say that this wiped me out. I'm am honored to be in the same competition as you, to even go up against you, but more importantly, I'm humbled by the fact that I can honestly call you friend. Thank you so much for everything Stu! And I hope your feeling better, I might know a dentist out in Vermont that might help. ;)

Oh man such a great category! Love Roadrunner cartoons so much. Roadrunner's eyes and his tail are expertly done and Wile E, poor Wile E is just perfection. Falling anvil sign?! You actually made a falling anvil sign out of Lego? You're mad! The whole scene here is mint, I love the canyon rock work.

Matt,
You have a truly epic run going in these games, one I don't want to see stop. One of the favorite details of your build for me is the way Coyote's "Yipe" sign is held at a slight angle - those are the kinds of little details that help bring the viewer into the work and help it become so pleasing to the eye. Congratulations on another wonderful build.
~Dave

Quoting Stuart Lucas
Ahh, seven shades of awesomeness here. Seeing two masters of comedy building go head-to-head in a category so tailored to your talents was a mouth-watering prospect, and the outcome certainly doesn't disappoint. This scene sums up everything great about the Road Runner cartoons to a tee; I was just thinking 'where's the Acme product?' when I got to the close-up of the rocket skates crate. So, perfect! And build-wise the falling anvils sign is a work of genius. I'm off to look at Stu's entry now, good luck!

Thank you Stuart! I too was looking forward to this. Just competing with Stu was going to be great fun and incredibly challenging, but to land this particular category... Dream come true! I knew I had to throw EVERYTHING and a little more at him. This was my honor to go up against him regardless of the outcome.

Quoting MCLegoboy !
Instant recognition. Looney Tunes is still aired on Cartoon Network every weekday at Noon. Unforunately, that means just about nobody gets to see it, but still, at least they can still be enjoyed. I love these guys. Probably my favorite character is Daffy Duck, and so that would explain why Duck Amuck, and Duck Dogers in the 241/2th Century are some of my favorite episodes. The whole build you did here is fantastic and I got everything. I even got the falling anvil sign before you said what it was. And nice balancing with the Road Runner. The Yipe sign really sells it though, a small detail but if it wasn't there, the build just wouldn't be the same. Good luck!

Thank you MC! I'd have to agree about Daffy, the WW2 episodes where he is fighting "a whole meth of Methersmidts" is still one of my all time favorites. CN needs to show them on Adult Swim, more people would watch them especially the older episodes. The entire scene was born from my brain as a conglomerate of images and situations that I remembered. All the little details, like the sign, were the things that I picked up originally as being total lunacy at work. To think this stuff up originally must have been the best job ever for any animator worth his salt. Thanks again. I'm still in absolute shock that the Roadrunner stayed perched through the whole shoot. ;)

Quoting Ape Fight
My favourite MOC of 2013 : ) The expressions on the characters, the detail on the rock face, the stashed explosives - all utterly brilliant! But it was the road sign that blew my mind, I thought it was printed!! Amazing stuff and, for me, an Olympics-winning build. 10/10

Thank you Ape! I am humbled by your compliment as there have been some truly amazing builds just in these MO rounds alone. Just to be included is honor enough for me.

Quoting David Alexander Smith
I woke up this morning to some superb builds. Thanks for giving me such a tough job all round. I love your build, because it captures the gag in its entirety, something I know to be a tough ask (I got landed with the Spy vs Spy category in the last MocOlympics). The fact the joke translates into bricks and your complete environment realisations wins you my vote.

Thank very much David! Greatly appreciated. It was my only hope that the humor translated to brick, I'm honored that it did.

Quoting Mark McPeek
Yes!! I was hoping that you would choose Road Runner and you do not disappoint! Absolutely phenomenal work Matt! The detailing and character accuracy is amazing! The MOCs you guys have built for this round are sensational! Best of luck to you!

Thank you Mark! The MocOlympics have turned out some absolutely stunning creations, including your own entries. I am proud just to be included let alone get even this far.

Quoting Halhi 141
I love just about everything about it! While the rocks are repetitive, I think that's a good thing in this case as they give it a very cartoony nature. My favorite detail is probably the "Watch for Falling Anvils sign", that's a really clever design. Good luck!

Thank you Halhi. Funny thing about the rock work is that I thought it was looking too natural for a cartoon. I'm pleased that you picked up on that.

Quoting JS Can
You out-Stu-ed Stu. Brilliant work from the characters to the anvil sign to the layout.

Thank you JS. Out-Stu Stu is possibly the best compliment I can think of! He is not only a marvelous builder and a truly hilarious soul but he is also, I'm quite proud to say, a stellar friend. I am sincerely humbled.

Quoting Ian Spacek
This probably sounds trite by now, but you semi-finalists have blown my mind! Utterly brilliant performances all around! Having played in the MOs before, I know how tedious Round after Round can begin to feel. The fact that you chaps are going stronger than ever—I’d go so far as to say that this Round has produced the best in show thus far—is a testament to each of your masterful abilities with the brick. Bravo! But as you're well aware, I unfortunately have to pick between you and your opponent's entries. If the Round had been strictly based around character design, I think Stu woulda' nudged you out. As that's not the case however, you've got my vote Matt. It was a tough choice, but in the grand scheme of things I think you better captured the category. Congratulations!

Thank you Ian! Much appreciated. Stu's characters are flawless in my opinion. To be in the same thought is an honor.

Oh mate, I have had a morning to forget - I woke up with a headache, went to the Dentist which is going to cost me and then I checked MOCpages! I have been handed a kicking here Matt, it's superb. The total scene is brilliant and packed with clever details. The sign is excellent construction, but that goes right throughout the build and it just looks 'right'. I can't say i'm happy to be out, but if I had to go out then this is a fair beating to have to leave on. Your builds have been great throughout the contest and i'm convinced that you can go on and win the whole thing now. I can look forward to a few nights off at least. Well, that and a massive sort :( Congratulations brother, win it for VLUG. As for me (and I can't believe no-one got this in so far) a-ba-be-be-b-be-be, that's all folks!

Ahh, seven shades of awesomeness here. Seeing two masters of comedy building go head-to-head in a category so tailored to your talents was a mouth-watering prospect, and the outcome certainly doesn't disappoint. This scene sums up everything great about the Road Runner cartoons to a tee; I was just thinking 'where's the Acme product?' when I got to the close-up of the rocket skates crate. So, perfect! And build-wise the falling anvils sign is a work of genius. I'm off to look at Stu's entry now, good luck!

Instant recognition. Looney Tunes is still aired on Cartoon Network every weekday at Noon. Unforunately, that means just about nobody gets to see it, but still, at least they can still be enjoyed. I love these guys. Probably my favorite character is Daffy Duck, and so that would explain why Duck Amuck, and Duck Dogers in the 241/2th Century are some of my favorite episodes. The whole build you did here is fantastic and I got everything. I even got the falling anvil sign before you said what it was. And nice balancing with the Road Runner. The Yipe sign really sells it though, a small detail but if it wasn't there, the build just wouldn't be the same. Good luck!

My favourite MOC of 2013 : ) The expressions on the characters, the detail on the rock face, the stashed explosives - all utterly brilliant! But it was the road sign that blew my mind, I thought it was printed!! Amazing stuff and, for me, an Olympics-winning build. 10/10

I woke up this morning to some superb builds. Thanks for giving me such a tough job all round. I love your build, because it captures the gag in its entirety, something I know to be a tough ask (I got landed with the Spy vs Spy category in the last MocOlympics). The fact the joke translates into bricks and your complete environment realisations wins you my vote.

Yes!! I was hoping that you would choose Road Runner and you do not disappoint! Absolutely phenomenal work Matt! The detailing and character accuracy is amazing! The MOCs you guys have built for this round are sensational! Best of luck to you!

I love just about everything about it! While the rocks are repetitive, I think that's a good thing in this case as they give it a very cartoony nature. My favorite detail is probably the "Watch for Falling Anvils sign", that's a really clever design. Good luck!

This probably sounds trite by now, but you semi-finalists have blown my mind! Utterly brilliant performances all around! Having played in the MOs before, I know how tedious Round after Round can begin to feel. The fact that you chaps are going stronger than ever—I’d go so far as to say that this Round has produced the best in show thus far—is a testament to each of your masterful abilities with the brick. Bravo! But as you're well aware, I unfortunately have to pick between you and your opponent's entries. If the Round had been strictly based around character design, I think Stu woulda' nudged you out. As that's not the case however, you've got my vote Matt. It was a tough choice, but in the grand scheme of things I think you better captured the category. Congratulations!

Quoting Chris Phipson
Like I just told Stu, it's like having to choose between rabbit season and duck season here. Both builds were STUNNING! In the end, your total immersion approach won me over in the end. You've got my vote! Good luck with the other judges! ~ Chris.

Thank you Chris! I greatly appreciate it. I knew that Stu's caliber required an insane approach, I could only hope that it was enough seeing how spectacular his mocs were.

Like I just told Stu, it's like having to choose between rabbit season and duck season here. Both builds were STUNNING! In the end, your total immersion approach won me over in the end. You've got my vote! Good luck with the other judges! ~ Chris.

Quoting Alex Rode
You know, I hope that one day I'm this good. Okay, I'll start talking now. The rocks are fantastic, and the sign totally caught my eye. The characters are genius, and the piece usage ( As usual) is absolutely stellar. All the other details are mind-blowing, and overall . . . Fabulous!! It really means a lot to me that you take time to comment on my creations; any feedback from pros like you is encouraging. Well done and best of luck!

Well Alex, where do I start? First of all, know that all the comments that I give are because I love seeing all the possibilities and potential in everyone here on MP. The medium in which we "play" is just as valid as oils to a painter or clay to a sculptor. This is all ART and we are ALL pros. Critical encouragement is vital to the process and the sound progression of this REAL Art form. Your own comments to me mean more to me than I can express, after all, I am still less than a year old on MP. The input from wonderful builders such as yourself encourages me to push my limits into builds I would have never imagined attempting. For that alone, I will never adequately thank you enough. This is a beautiful and unique culture to be a healthy part of and it is I that strives to be a master like everyone else here, including you. I've learned more about techniques and style in the past year than in the entire 35+ years I have been playing with Lego. Even old lunatics like me are still happily and graciously learning. Thank you Alex, for everything!

Quoting clayton Marchetti
Saturday morning cartoons ,cold pizza and chocolate milk ! Awesome. I'll admit I cheered for the Coyote. Brother this is magnificent! The layers in the rock are spot on. I love the falling anvil sign ,and the anvils that prove the signs worth. I can see Wiley strapping on the skates and wondering why nothing has happened and then wizing out of control to end up where he is now then BOOM! You really outdone yourself on the figures Wiley stuck there with the Yipe sign (where does he keep all those signs?) and the roadrunner amazingly perched on the plunger looks incredible . I love the black barrel that says TNT btw. Brilliant and entertaining entry! Hope I didn't miss anything :-)

You forgot my awesome use of Duplo. =D Thank you Brother! For me, it was a heaping bowl of Cheerios in ICE cold milk. Saturday mornings were special to me in all seriousness. I can remember starting every one at 6:00 to watch Rat Patrol, then on to three and a half hours of Looney Tunes and Superfriends and such, then Mission Impossible at 10:00, and various Kung Fu Theater or Godzilla movies afterwards. All while playing with Lego. My fondest memories growing up. Thank you again Brother, for bringing those back. ;)

Quoting Lee Muzzy
Epic! Every thing about this moc is perfect. From the subject matter to the environmental scenery(a.k.a. dessert) is extremely well done. One of my favorite parts is the anvil sign which is pure genus and originality. I also really enjoy the TNT and of course the Coyote.

Thank you Lee! I tried to get every detail, within reason, that was bounding about my head. The sign I just couldn't resist doing. That little dose of pure lunacy in an utterly ridiculous situation was inspired by Looney Tunes themselves. Kinda convenient. ;)

Quoting Eric Rathke
this is wonderful! I'm quite glad you were the one to move on. I probably would have done something along these lines, it was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the category. It would not have ended up quite as great as this though, that sign is amazing, and both the road runner and coyote are really well done! Congrats on the great build, and best of luck with the judges!

Thank you so much Eric! I'm honored to have competed against you and truly would have loved to see your own interpretation of this wickedly fun category. I think you would have given Stu a fine run for his money. Thank you for everything and I look forward to your showing next year!

Quoting LukeClarenceVan The Revanchist
Yipe, another close match-up! Love the classicness of your entry, and the build is really superb. The tiered rocks are perfect, and some clever lettering techniques in the explosives. You captured the moment exceptionally well, from the cartoony smoke to the defeated attitude of Mr. Coyote. The anvil sign's a fun touch too, it's details like that which earn my vote. Congratulations, and best of luck with the other judges.

Thank you Luke! Very much appreciated in light of Stu's awesome characters. I knew with him that I'd have to pull out all the stops, so I threw in as much detail as possible. The sign I couldn't resist doing once I had the idea. =]

You know, I hope that one day I'm this good. Okay, I'll start talking now. The rocks are fantastic, and the sign totally caught my eye. The characters are genius, and the piece usage ( As usual) is absolutely stellar. All the other details are mind-blowing, and overall . . . Fabulous!! It really means a lot to me that you take time to comment on my creations; any feedback from pros like you is encouraging. Well done and best of luck!

Quoting Matt Bace
Unbelievably awesome! Man, does this MOC bring back some memories. I think I pretty much OD'ed on the Roadrunner as a kid, but I my favorite for the ultra-violent content might still have been Tom and Jerry. The details you've captured in this MOC are simply fantastic. First, Wile E. and Roadrunner look great -- I think you got their expressions down just right (including the "Yipe" sign). Then, there are the requisite anvils, complete with the "falling anvil" sign, which is a really nice touch. And of course there is dynamite, and plenty of it, too -- because when Wile E. does something, he does it big. The rock formation is just a backdrop, but it looks great, too.

Thank you Matt! I always love Looney Tunes but I have to admit that Tom and Jerry was my all time favorite too. I tried to get as much ridiculous detail as I could and the sign was just that touch of lunacy that made me laugh out loud. That was my first try at rock work and I'm pleased with how it turned out although I don't think I liked doing it that much mainly because of the grey and bley bricks I have. My eyes aren't what they used to be. ;)

Saturday morning cartoons ,cold pizza and chocolate milk ! Awesome. I'll admit I cheered for the Coyote. Brother this is magnificent! The layers in the rock are spot on. I love the falling anvil sign ,and the anvils that prove the signs worth. I can see Wiley strapping on the skates and wondering why nothing has happened and then wizing out of control to end up where he is now then BOOM! You really outdone yourself on the figures Wiley stuck there with the Yipe sign (where does he keep all those signs?) and the roadrunner amazingly perched on the plunger looks incredible . I love the black barrel that says TNT btw. Brilliant and entertaining entry! Hope I didn't miss anything :-)

Epic! Every thing about this moc is perfect. From the subject matter to the environmental scenery(a.k.a. dessert) is extremely well done. One of my favorite parts is the anvil sign which is pure genus and originality. I also really enjoy the TNT and of course the Coyote.

this is wonderful! I'm quite glad you were the one to move on. I probably would have done something along these lines, it was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the category. It would not have ended up quite as great as this though, that sign is amazing, and both the road runner and coyote are really well done! Congrats on the great build, and best of luck with the judges!

Quoting Achintya Prasad
Prasad Heavy Industries was happy to loan you all that live TNT; it was a pleasure doing business with you :-P Nice work Matt; that sign post is simply a masterpiece! Great take on the subject! I'm rootin for yah!

Is PHI c.o.d. with everyone else? XD Thank you Achintya. I couldn't stop laughing at the sign myself.

Yipe, another close match-up! Love the classicness of your entry, and the build is really superb. The tiered rocks are perfect, and some clever lettering techniques in the explosives. You captured the moment exceptionally well, from the cartoony smoke to the defeated attitude of Mr. Coyote. The anvil sign's a fun touch too, it's details like that which earn my vote. Congratulations, and best of luck with the other judges.

Unbelievably awesome! Man, does this MOC bring back some memories. I think I pretty much OD'ed on the Roadrunner as a kid, but I my favorite for the ultra-violent content might still have been Tom and Jerry. The details you've captured in this MOC are simply fantastic. First, Wile E. and Roadrunner look great -- I think you got their expressions down just right (including the "Yipe" sign). Then, there are the requisite anvils, complete with the "falling anvil" sign, which is a really nice touch. And of course there is dynamite, and plenty of it, too -- because when Wile E. does something, he does it big. The rock formation is just a backdrop, but it looks great, too.

Prasad Heavy Industries was happy to loan you all that live TNT; it was a pleasure doing business with you :-P Nice work Matt; that sign post is simply a masterpiece! Great take on the subject! I'm rootin for yah!